A newborn has a heart rate of 140 and regular, unlabored respirations at 42 . Cyanosis of the chest and abdomen are present. You should:
a. withhold oxygen, since central cyanosis is common in the first few minutes after birth.
b. withhold oxygen, since high-concentration oxygen has been linked with blindness in newborn infants.
c. give oxygen immediately using a bag-valve mask.
d. give oxygen by blowing oxygen across the newborn's face.
d
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